Audrey™ Sky Blue Rockcress - Aubrieta

Audrey Sky Blue is a named Aubrieta hybrida selection with blue flowers, identified by Syngenta product number 70059044. The Audrey series is a seed-grown F1 line selected for uniformity; Syngenta describes it as early flowering and mounding. This small rockcress suits a sunny or lightly shaded edge, rock garden, wall crevice, or draining container. ## Form and placement Syngenta's [official variety catalogue](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/emea/media/2871/download) lists Audrey Sky Blue under Aubrieta hybrida with product number 70059044 and color Sky Blue. The [Audrey Blue Shades profile](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/emea/product/flower/70003139) describes the Audrey F1 series as uniform, early flowering, and mounding. The [RHS Audrey profile](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/317591/aubrieta-audrey-blue-audrey-series/details) supports genus-level evergreen mat-forming growth, well-drained soil, full sun or light shade, and use in rock gardens or along walls. [Kew](https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30398523-2) places Aubrieta in Brassicaceae. ## Establishment Water while roots establish. During prolonged heat and drought, check for stress and water as needed; the [RHS Aubrieta trial](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/trials-awards/ongoing-plant-trials/aubrieta-arabis-aurinia) reports damage during repeated hot, dry periods. Ensure water drains freely from walls, containers, and rock-garden crevices. ## Maintenance Trim lightly after flowering if the mat opens up or grows beyond its intended edge. Remove spent stems and inspect occasionally for aphids, flea beetles, or white blister disease.